So in class, we've discussed what I expect from you, but what do you expect from me or from the class? Put your ideas for rules that you'd like to have in the class in this section. Think about rules concerning homework, quizzes, tests, notes, discipline, format, and other classroom issues. Remember to be reasonable. Things like "no homework, ever" or "Mr. Syracuse must do the chicken dance before each class" just aren't 'going to fly. Thanks for trying, though.

When you are editing this page, please don't be disrespectful to other people's posts. You can change rules that are already listed, add your own, or delete one if you want to. Make sure you put it in the right category, or create a new one if you need to. At the end of the editing period, hopefully we'll have a list of rules that everyone in the class can agree upon. Remember, Mr. Syracuse reserves final veto power on all rules.

• Homework Rules

  • Keep Friday homework to an absolute minimum.
  • Graded on effort/accuracy.
  • Homework will always be meaningful.
  • You can drink milk and eat cookies while doing homework.

• Discipline

  • Three warnings about discipline problems before detention.
  • Clean slate at the beginning of each marking period.
  • The entire class won't be punished for the bad decisions of one person.

• Tests and Quizzes

  • Minty things shall be provided before each test.
  • No pop quizzes.
  • No test will be designed to last longer than one period.
  • Review before each test.

• In the Classroom

  • No yelling.
  • No assigned seats -- unless necessary.
  • No assigned lab groups -- unless necessary.
  • Labs must be interesting.
  • No talking when other people are talking!!!

• Notes and Learning

  • Notes will be as concise as possible.
  • As exciting as possible.
  • As hands-on as possible (ex: demonstrations, activities, etc.)

• Activities and Projects

  • Choice of projects on one topic.
  • Groups may be as large as needed.
  • Ample work time.